Mayor Eric Adams, facing an indictment, has vowed to fight the charges and maintains his innocence, declaring that he does not plan to resign from office despite the calls for his resignation from various quarters.
The New York City Charter provides a mechanism for the governor to suspend and potentially remove a mayor, a process not seen in modern times, which would involve hearings and legal discussions.
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo may enter the political fray again, potentially complicating the landscape for whoever becomes mayor as a special election looms, contingent on Adams's actions regarding resignation.
The historical precedence of the governor's removal power traces back to 1931, involving a detailed process that emphasizes the complexity and rarity of such scenarios in New York's political history.
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